Arguably one of the biggest factors in producing a memorable race is track prep. Unfortunately, this is far from an exact science.

When it’s done right, it’s usually the drivers who get the credit for putting on a great show. And it often falls on these same drivers’ shoulders to step up and give credit where credit is due. Most of the time, they do so.

How many times have you heard a driver in victory lane giving credit to the promoter or track prep guy after coming out on top of an MORE

The off-season — what little there is anymore — is typically spent refurbishing equipment, from replacing chassis components and new bodies to buying new tires and upgrading wheels. It seems as though spending money to go fast is an endless chore. | Story

Spending money to stay safe has gotten more expensive as well.

For those drivers and teams that are trying to make a living in this sport, competing 50-60 times a year or more, racing against the best in the business, spending that money is a MORE